City Council
Regular MeetingManchester, MI · July 8, 2026
Minutes
Unapproved Minutes
Manchester City Council
Council Chambers – City Hall
912 City Rd, Manchester, MI 48158
July 8, 2026
7:00 PM
CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Vailliencourt called the regular meeting of the Manchester City Council to order at 7:00 PM with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Chartrand – Absent
Dresch – Present
Harvey – Present
LaRocque – Present
Mahony – Present
Woods – Present
Vailliencourt – Present
Also Attending: Deputy Hall (WCSO), Clerk Kuhnle & Manager Sessions.
Motion: Dresch Second: Woods
To approve the absences of Councilmembers Chartrand, LaRocque & Mahony.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Manchester City Council Meeting – June 15, 2026.
Motion: Dresch Second: Harvey
To approve the June 15, 2026, regular meeting minutes.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Abstain: None
Motion Carried
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Motion: Dresch Second: Woods
To approve the agenda as amended.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
None.
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PUBLIC HEARING
None.
NEW BUSINESS
A) Sealed Bids for DPW Facility
Motion: Woods Second: Dresch
To be in receipt of the sealed bids for the DPW Facility Addition and Associated Renovation Project and to allow
the City Administration to review, evaluate, and negotiate with the lowest bidder.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
B) Fishbeck W. Main Street Project
Motion: Dresch Second: Woods
To approve agreement with Fishbeck for engineering services for the W. Main Street Repaving and Bridge Project.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
C) Contract with Washtenaw County for Façade Improvements
Motion: Woods Second: Harvey
To approve the contract with Washtenaw County for the funding of the improvements of the façade at the
Manchester City Hall.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
D) Contract for Hogan & Parr Road Sewer/Water Extension
Motion: Dresch Second: Woods
To approve the Notice of Award and Contract for the Hogan & Parr Road Sewer/Water Extension be approved
with Salenbien Truck and Excavating, Inc.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
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E) Ockrow Street Sewer Repair
Motion: Woods Second: Harvey
To approve the repair quote from Cal’s Excavating in the amount of $18, 250.00 for the Ockrow Street Repair.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
Motion: Woods Second: Harvey
To approve the purchase of parts and materials for the Ockrow Street Repair from Michigan Pipe & Valve in the
amount of $5,272.58.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
F) 911 Surcharge
Documentation was received by City Administration from Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office regarding the 911
Surcharge in Washtenaw County. This information was shared and discussed with Council. No decisions were
made.
CORRESPONDENCE:
None.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE:
A) Accounts Payable Report
Motion: Dresch Second: Woods
To approve the Accounts Payable Report dated July 7, 2026, in the amount of $123,031.66.
Ayes: Dresch, Harvey, Woods & Vailliencourt
Nays: None
Absent: Chartrand, LaRocque, Mahony
Motion Carried
TREASURER’S REPORT:
None.
REPORTS:
DPW/Manager – Manager Sessions provided an update of storm pickup continuing through the week and outages.
ADJOURN:
Mayor Vailliencourt adjourned the meeting at 8:34 PM.
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Patricia K. Vailliencourt Brittany Kuhnle, City Clerk
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Agenda
CITY OF MANCHESTER
City Council
Meeting Agenda
912 City Rd., Manchester, MI 48158
July 8, 2026
7:00 PM
1. Call Meeting to Order
2. Roll Call
3. Minutes of the Previous Meeting
4. Approval of Agenda
5. Public Participation
6. Public Hearing
7. Old Business
8. New Business
A) Sealed Bids for DPW Facility
B) Fishbeck W. Main Street Project
C) Contract with Washtenaw County for Façade Improvements
D) Contract for Hogan & Parr Road Sewer/Water Extension
E) Ockrow Street Sewer Repair
F) 911 Surcharge
9. Future New Business
A) Employee Handbook
B) Goals & Objectives Meetings
10. Correspondence
11. Accounts Payable
12. Treasurer’s Report
13. Reports
A) Sheriff Report
B) Parks Commission
C) Planning Commission
D) Downtown Development Authority
E) Healthy Communities/Wellness Coalition
F) Building Committee
G) Personnel Committee
H) Finance Committee
I) Senior Center
J) DPW Report
K) Manager Report
14. Adjourn
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